CVE-2026-3585
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Path Traversal in The Events Calendar Plugin Allows File Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-04-08

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.17 via the 'ajax_create_import' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-04-08
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-3585
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10470
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Vendor Product Version / Range
moderntribe the_events_calendar to 6.15.17 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server.

Since attackers with Author-level access can exploit this flaw, they can read arbitrary files, potentially exposing credentials, configuration files, or other confidential data.

Such information leakage can compromise the security of the website and its users.

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Executive Summary

The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress, up to and including version 6.15.17, contains a Path Traversal vulnerability in the 'ajax_create_import' function.

This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the path traversal flaw.

As a result, attackers can access sensitive information stored in files on the server that they should not normally be able to read.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects all versions of The Events Calendar plugin up to and including 6.15.17. Immediate mitigation involves updating the plugin to a version later than 6.15.17 where the path traversal issue in the 'ajax_create_import' function is fixed.

Additionally, restricting Author-level access and above to trusted users can reduce the risk, since the vulnerability requires authenticated users with at least Author privileges.

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